Store Manager | Retail | Toys R Us, Dubai Mall

Job Requisition ID: 177602

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the Role

Own the store like it’s your business. As Store Manager, you drive sales, profitability, and team performance while delivering a standout customer experience. You set the pace, lead from the front, and build a team that performs, grows, and wins together.

What You Will Do

Sales & Profitability

• Take full ownership of store performance across sales, conversion, payroll, and shrink

• Drive results through clear, actionable commercial strategies

• Track performance daily and act fast to close gaps and maximize opportunities

Operational Effectiveness

• Run a tight operation—stock, systems, and standards always on point

• Protect company assets through disciplined inventory and loss prevention control

• Ensure full compliance with company policies and operational procedures

People Development / HR

• Build a strong team—hire smart, develop consistently, retain top talent

• Coach with intent: elevate selling skills, product knowledge, and accountability

• Keep the team aligned and energized through clear, regular communication

Customer Experience / Sales

• Set the standard for a high-energy, customer-first environment

• Lead on the floor—engage, sell, and support your team in real time

• Deliver impactful visual merchandising and maintain a store that looks and feels exceptional


What you will need:

• High school education or equivalent preferred

• 1–2 years’ experience as a Store Manager with a track record of results

• Experience building and developing high-performing teams

• Strong command of business English (written and verbal)

• Solid systems and reporting capability (Outlook, Excel, SAP)

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

 

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…